Metoprolol Side Effects (Cont.)

Metoprolol Side Effects to Report

There are a number of side effects with metoprolol that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider. These side effects include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Unexplained skin rash
  • Itching
  • Wheezing
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Unexplained swelling or sudden weight gain (see Metoprolol and Weight Gain)
  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells
  • Cold, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet
  • Confusion
  • Irregular heartbeat.
     

Rare Side Effects With Metoprolol

There are other possible metoprolol side effects that can occur. These rare side effects occur in less than 1 percent of people. Given how rarely they occur, however, it can be difficult to tell whether these side effects are actually caused by the medication or something else.
 
Some of these rare but possible side effects of metoprolol include, but are not limited to:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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